Galtres Veterinary Surgery

- Home visits remain a strong theme, especially during difficult situations, with Chloe and Ellie both mentioned for compassionate care. - Emergency support is described as calm and reassuring, including one review about treatment on Boxing Day. - Owners describe the team as friendly and approachable, with a welcoming reception and discussions that do not feel pushy.

Services

•Small-animal and equine care: Consultations and visits for small animals and horses, including equine zone visits and home visits.
•Emergency and inpatient care: 24-hour emergency cover, with reviews mentioning urgent treatment on Boxing Day, alongside inpatient facilities and stables.
•Routine procedures and surgery: Surgery is part of the clinic’s service range, with recent reviews specifically mentioning a ferret vasectomy and help with nail clipping for a very nervous dog.
•Diagnostics and dentistry: Radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, gastroscopy and dentistry are listed among the clinic’s services.
•Additional support: Vettings, second opinions, mobile nurse clinics, and equine and small-animal health schemes are also offered. Recent reviews also point to patient handling for anxious pets and home support during end-of-life care.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also describe the practice as “incredibly reasonably priced,” alongside positive comments about the overall service.

People

•Chloe: Repeatedly praised for compassionate support, particularly during difficult home visits and end-of-life care.
•Ellie: Named in emergency and home-visit feedback, including a Boxing Day appointment, and described as patient, caring, welcoming and reassuring.
•Wider team: Reviewers regularly mention the vets and reception staff as friendly, approachable, helpful and compassionate.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 101 reviews. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with themes of kindness, reassurance and good handling of nervous pets.

•Home visits remain a strong theme, especially during difficult situations, with Chloe and Ellie both mentioned for compassionate care.
•Emergency support is described as calm and reassuring, including one review about treatment on Boxing Day.
•Owners describe the team as friendly and approachable, with a welcoming reception and discussions that do not feel pushy.
•Reviews also mention patient handling for anxious dogs, including nail clipping and building trust with nervous pets, as well as good value for money.

Reviews for Galtres Veterinary Surgery

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 101 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Lorraine Keeley

1 month ago

Thank you so much for today making it possible for Willow who is petrified of having her nails cut possible. Highly recommended. Thank you from Willow and Lorraine.

Julie Lawrence

5 months ago

Lovely local vets always a friendly reception and great service for my doggies

Jasmine

8 months ago

Highly recommended, had my male ferret vasectomy done here today and was amazing throughout, thanks very much

Gretta Ford

I can't fault Galtres Vets for their service, care and skill. Over the years, we've experienced nothing but kindness, flexibility and compassion for our dogs and cat (and us!) from all of the vets and other staff. Chloe has recently supported us through a very difficult time with the utmost compassion and Ellie, who came out to see us at home, was incredibly patient and caring. They really are a very special team.

Margaret Price

9 months ago

So pleased with the emergency treatment that we received from Ellie on boxing day. They were so welcoming,reassuring and helpful. Thankyou.

Charlotte Forbes-Bell

11 months ago

Galtres, always professional, with a lovely welcome and the vets are always approachable to discuss concerns without feeling like there is a upsell. Highly recommended.

1 year ago

I can't fault Galtres Vets for their service, care and skill. Over the years, we've experienced nothing but kindness, flexibility and compassion for our dogs and cat (and us!) from all of the vets and other staff. Chloe has recently supported us through a very difficult time with the utmost compassion and Ellie who came out to see us as home was incredibly patient and caring. They really are a very special team.

Ben

Excellent all round, and incredibly reasonably priced.